alkalimeter
|al-ka-lim-e-ter|
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/ˌæl.kəˈlɪm.ɪ.tər/
measuring alkali
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkalimeter' originates from French, specifically the word 'alkalimètre,' where 'alkali' referred to a basic substance and '-mètre' meant 'measure.'
Historical Evolution
'alkalimètre' transformed into the English word 'alkalimeter' and has been used in scientific contexts since the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a device to measure alkali,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an instrument used to measure the strength or amount of alkali in a solution.
The chemist used an alkalimeter to determine the concentration of the alkaline solution.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/23 16:36